What is the main advantage of using a switched PDU over a basic PDU?

It converts voltage from 110V to 220V

It allows remote power cycling of individual outlets

It provides a higher total power capacity

Why is it important to leave a 1U gap between servers in a rack?

To make it easier to slide servers in and out

To allow for future expansion without moving other servers

To allow for proper airflow and cooling

To provide space for cable management

A server administrator is configuring a server with dual power supplies. The server is connected to two PDUs, but both PDUs are on the same UPS. The administrator wants to ensure that the server remains operational during a power outage. What is the best course of action?

Move one PDU to a different UPS to provide true redundancy.

Connect both power supplies to the same PDU to simplify management.

Enable power supply redundancy in the BIOS to balance the load.

Replace the UPS with a larger model to handle the full load.

A server room has a hot aisle/cold aisle layout. The administrator notices that servers in the cold aisle are running hotter than expected. The room has a raised floor with perforated tiles. What is the most likely cause and the best corrective action?

The servers are not properly grounded; check grounding.

The hot aisle is not properly sealed; install blanking panels.

The cooling system is undersized; add more cooling units.

The perforated tiles are not aligned with the cold aisle; realign them.

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Domain 1Objective 1

Install Physical Hardware SK0-005 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Part of the Server hardware installation and management domain, which accounts for 18% of the SK0-005 exam. CompTIA does not publish an official question count, but from its 90-minute exam (~35–60 total, ~6–11 in this domain), expect 2–4 from this objective — we provide 24 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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11foundation · easy
What is the main advantage of using a switched PDU over a basic PDU?
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12foundation · easy
Why is it important to leave a 1U gap between servers in a rack?
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13expert · hard
A server administrator is configuring a server with dual power supplies. The server is connected to two PDUs, but both PDUs are on the same UPS. The administrator wants to ensure that the server remains operational during a power outage. What is the best course of action?
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14expert · hard
A server room has a hot aisle/cold aisle layout. The administrator notices that servers in the cold aisle are running hotter than expected. The room has a raised floor with perforated tiles. What is the most likely cause and the best corrective action?
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15foundation · easy
Which environmental factor is most commonly monitored to prevent server overheating?
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